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Second Season of ‘Bandish Bandits’ Offers Dynamic Narrative, Flawed Characters, Vibrant Musical Immersion

“Bandish Bandits” has become a cultural phenomenon among the Indian diaspora since its debut on…

Alia Bhatt’s Commanding Performance Elevates ‘Jigra,” Making it a Decent Cinematic Experience 

In a refreshing departure from Bollywood’s traditional portrayal of sibling relationships, “Jigra” underscores the strength…

Requiem for Allarakha: The World of Music Has Been Stunned and Silenced With the Passing of Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi sahib (March 9, 1951 – December 15, 2024) is no…

Zarna Garg to Star in Comedy Pilot at CBS Co-produced by Mindy Kaling and Kevin Hart

Indian American comedian and screenwriter Zarna Garg will star in a multi-cam comedy pilot that…

British-Indian Director Sandhya Suri’s Crime Thriller ‘Santosh’ on Oscar Shortlist for Best International Feature Film

British-Indian director Sandhya Suri’s new crime thriller “Santosh” has been picked by the Academy Awards…

Smriti Mundhra’s Documentary ‘I Am Ready, Warden’ and Live Action Short ‘Anuja’ Among Films Shortlisted for Oscars

Indian American filmmaker Smriti Mundhra’s documentary short “I Am Ready, Warden,” and Adam J. Graves…

’No Good Deed:’ A Tale of Lust, Greed, Anger, Jealousy, Guilt, Courage, and Redemption

Netflix’s “No Good Deed,” created by Liz Feldman, is a dizzying, twisted dark domestic dramedy.…

Ustad of Percussion: Family Confirms the Death of Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain at San Fransisco Hospital 

Tabla maestro and five-time Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain has died, his family confirmed. The…

‘Thangalaan’ is a Fearless Reclamation of History and Identity of the Oppressed

Pa. Ranjith’s “Thangalaan,” now available on Netflix, stands as a monumental achievement, blending history, politics,…

A Quiet Luminescence of Being: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a Tale of Survival, Resilience, and Quiet Rebellion

‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a haunting and poetic portrayal of three women bound…

Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s Documentary Selected for Competition at Sundance Film Festival

Indian American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s “The Perfect Neighbor,” for the U.S. Documentary Competition. Sundance says…

Indian American Actor and Comedian Aziz Ansari Announces 27-City Standup Tour Next Year 

Indian American actor and comedian Aziz Ansari will be embarking on a 27-city standup comedy…

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